Pollution news
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Councillors endorse updated low carbon energy business plan
Published on 20 Dec 2024
Councillors have endorsed an updated five-year business plan for Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), a joint venture between the council and Vattenfall Heat UK (part of Swedish energy company Vattenfall
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Councillors updated on district heating plans
Published on 7 May 2024
Councillors heard today (Tuesday) how Midlothian Council is progressing plans to decarbonise all its buildings and set up district heating zones.
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River Esk pollution incident update
Published on 21 Jan 2022
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is continuing to respond to last Friday’s pollution incident in the River Esk at Musselburgh. As a precaution, the general advice is for people and pets to avoid the immediate water environment at this time. Anglers are also being advised not to fish from the Esk.
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Grant helps council up its green credentials
Published on 1 Mar 2021
Midlothian Council has been able to lease more electric vehicles to add to its green fleet thanks to a Scottish Government grant of £45,600.
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